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Cline Hat Strap Chardonnay 2021

There are certainly regional differences in Chardonnays produced in the USA but the paramount definer of any individual wine is the intent of the winemaker. The delicacy of chardonnay offers a canvas onto which a winemaker can impress a wide variety of fragrances and flavours through the vinification techniques he chooses. I describe first the core fragrances and flavours then the most common nuances associated with these wines as they are made in America. Fragrances of the grape are apple and apple blossom, citrics but most often lemon and floral notes especially acacia. Winemakers can and do often impart vanilla, butter, which give a sense of intensity, and peanut brittle. The core flavours are apple again, pear, fig, melons and, once again, citrics most often grapefruit or lemon though here is mostly zest not juice. The winemaking can add texture and creaminess building the wine’s richness.

Where to find this wine

Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage

G-will #1 - Andover
Andover
763-421-1117

Total Wine & More #1601 - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-835-6063

Total Wine & More #1603 - Burnsville
Burnsville
952-835-6063

Total Wine & More #1606 - Chanhassen
Chanhassen
952-934-6484

Total Wine & More #1609 - Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids

Total Wine & More #1607 - Eagan
Eagan
651-452-0499

Northbound Liquors - Elk River
Elk River
763-441-1671

Westbound
Elk River
763-635-2337

Isanti Municipal Liquor
Isanti
763-444-5063

J & J Liquor
Lake City
651-345-3723

Total Wine & More #1605 - Maple Grove
Maple Grove
763-488-3300

Total Wine & More #1608 - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-545-2754

Haskell's - Warehouse
Minnetonka
952-544-4456

Cash Wise Liquor - Owatonna
Owatonna
507-451-8440

Lunds & Byerlys - Plymouth
Plymouth
763-268-1624

Andy's Liquor
Rochester
507-289-0777

Silver Lake Liquor - Rochester
Rochester
507-289-5575

Apollo Liquor Best
Rochester
507-286-1300

Total Wine & More #1602 - Roseville
Roseville
301-795-1000

Coborn's - St Cloud
Saint Cloud
320-252-8346

Cash Wise Liquor - St Michael
Saint Michael
763-497-0659

Solo Vino
Saint Paul
651-602-9515

Midtown Wine & Spirits
Winona
507-452-4335

Total Wine & More #1604 - Woodbury
Woodbury
301-795-1000

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